Physical Therapy/Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy/Therapist Physical Therapy is the treatment of disorders of the muscles, bones, or joints by means of physical agents such as heat, light, water, manual and electronic massage, and exercise. A stroke, arthritis, fractures, and nerve damage are common conditions that are treated by Physical Therapy. The type of treatment needed is prescribed by a physician and carried out by trained physiotherapists. A therapist attempts to prevent pain or further damage and may …

…colleges and universities nationwide that offer professional education programs in physical therapy. Upon graduating from a university a Physical Therapist must pass a state administrated national exam. Along with this there are other requirements that vary from sate to state. Once a Physical Therapist gets a job the average starting salary is around $52,000. A Physical Therapists work environment is very wide spread. They can work in hospitals, to schools, to fitness centers, to rehabilitation facilities.